Jon Cooper joins the After Hours studio to discuss his 14-year tenure as head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, his team’s culture, coaching stars like Nikita Kucherov, his experience at the Olympics and the Four Nations, and more.
Lightning coach was behind bench for Canada’s OT defeat in Olympic gold medal game before dad died.
Cooper says he ‘couldn’t be more proud’ of his team’s effort despite coming up short.
Jon Cooper, the man leading Canada in its quest for hockey gold, is not your typical bench boss. He’s a calculated thinker with an unusual background. And his record of success is uncanny.
Team Canada’s Olympic men’s hockey head coach, Jon Cooper, sits down with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman to discuss what he loves most about winning, Canada’s goaltending heading into the 2026 Winter Games, the team chemistry built at last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, and more.
Coach works 1st outdoor game in Tampa before heading to Milan with Canada.
Lightning coach dresses the part at Raymond James Stadium for marquee outdoor event.
Head coach joined by family on ice, presented with silver stick.
Cooper’s 594 wins are the most by a coach in their first 1,000 games with a single NHL team.
58-year-old will become 5th to do so with 1 franchise, has won Stanley Cup twice.
Jon Cooper said Sunday they’re pretty much there on Team Canada’s Olympic roster.
A veteran core, a wave of opportunity, and a coach who knows exactly how to balance both as Jon Cooper explains what really drives the Tampa Bay Lightning’s chemistry.
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